Disposable nose pack for nosebleeds

ABSTRACT

A cylindrical absorbent nasal pack that has a rounded tip for a patient&#39;s self application in controlling epistaxis. It is comprised of compressed absorbent cotton to prevent sticking to nasal wall and absorption of blood. The bottom section has a plastic coating or plastic sleeve to help grip the nose pack, conceal the site of blood, prevent blood leakage, and prevent contact of blood when disposing of the nose pack. The nose pack is simply inserted into the nasal cavity while applying gentle pushing force until pack is snug. The pressure that is applied from the pack into the nostril wall assists in the coagulation process, which helps stop the nosebleed. The nose pack is sized to be placed within the nasal cavity upon occurrence of a nosebleed. When the nosebleed is ended, the nose pack may be removed by applying pulling force to the bottom of the nose pack. When removing the pack, blood clot(s) that collected during the coagulation stage will also naturally be released. The same nose pack can also be used as an applicator to apply lubricants to relieve dry nasal walls to prevent reoccurring nosebleeds. The nose pack can also be used as a new and effective method to immediately absorb medications to the blood system.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to epistaxis treatments, andmedicated treatments for epistaxis, dry nasal walls, and application ofvarious medications which can be applied without assistance.

2. Description of Prior Art

Epistaxis, also known as “nosebleed,” is a common problem. The reasonthat it is such a common problem is that there are so many causes ofnose bleeds. Nosebleeds can be propagated by excessive drying of nasalmucous membrane, trauma (physical damage), hypertension (high bloodpressure), and sinusitis, among other disorders. Nosebleeds frequentlyoccur at unpredictable times. It can be dangerous if not controlledcausing unconsciousness and even death. Because of the frequency,unpredictability and danger of nosebleeds, it is critical that treatmentfor nose bleeds be readily available, especially for those people whohave chronic nose bleeds. It is not acceptable for blood to show becausepeople are fearful that the blood may be contaminated, for example AIDS,or HIV. Players in sporting events cannot continue playing if blood isseen by the referee, unless the nose bleed is “contained”. For thesereasons, many attempts have been made to meet the need for a simple andready to use treatment for epistaxis, but all attempts in the prior arthave failed to satisfactorily meet this need. A satisfactory treatmentwould be non conspicuous, effective, convenient, and easy to apply,while not intimidating patients.

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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A nasal pack according to the present invention is cylindrical in shapeand is suitable for a patient's self application in controllingepistaxis. The pack has a wedget comprised of compressed cotton fiberand optional pre-lubricated/medicated tip. The term “wedget” is used inthis application to refer to a pack dimensioned and configured to fitwithin the human nasal cavity. An extension from the wedget provides aplace on which to grip the pack also allowing containment and preventcontact of blood when disposing of pack. The wedget is placed within thenasal cavity upon occurrence of a nosebleed thereby absorbing blood andat the same time applying pressure to the nasal wall to assist in thecoagulation process stopping the nosebleed. When the nosebleed is ended,the pack may be removed by applying pulling force to the bottom of thenose pack. Blood clots will naturally expel at time of removal clearingthe nasal sinuses.

Accordingly, it is a principal object of the invention to providesimple, ready to use, effective treatment for epistaxis which can beapplied and removed without assistance.

Another object of the invention is to provide easy applications of preapplied name brand lubricants to the nasal wall to help promotemoistened nasal walls limiting further nosebleeds.

A further object of the invention is a new effective and easy way toapply name brand medicines directly to the bloodstream.

An additional object of the invention is to provide a treatment forepistaxis in which constant, continued pressure is applied to thenostril assisting in stopping the nosebleed.

It is yet a further object of the invention to provide convenience of anosebleed treatment that is easy to transport and conceal.

It is an object of the invention to provide improved elements andarrangements thereof in a apparatus for the purposes described which isreliable, inexpensive and fully effective in accomplishing its intendedpurposes.

These and other obvious objects of the present invention will becomeapparent upon further review of the following specification anddrawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the nose pack (1) in accordance with theinvention. The nose pack is positioned to be inserted into the inside ofa nostril (2).

FIG. 2 is a side view of compressed absorbent cotton formed in acylindrical shape, with a rounded tip (1) and two rounded tips (5). Thisis the first step in the making of the pack.

FIG. 3 is a side view of a clear or colored plastic coating or sleeve(3), which would be permanently attached and sealed to the bottom of thenose pack (1), making it easy to grip the pack, preventing contact ofblood when disposing of pack, and concealing visibility of blood.

FIG. 4 is a side view of the invention (1) completed and ready topackage, with the rounded tip (1), the plastic coating or sleeve (3),and the medicated tip (4).

1. A nasal pack first use for controlling epistaxis and second use asseparate nasal pack for moisturizing or medicating the nasal wan,comprised of: A cylindrical absorbent wedget dimensioned and configuredto fit through a nostril, with said wedget having a first end and arounded second end or dual rounded ends with said first end including aplastic or rubber coating or sleeve that coats second end of wedget.Said second end is prelubricated or medicated as a second use forlubricating or medicating nasal wall.
 2. The nasal pack according toclaim 1, wherein said wedget comprises cotton fiber.
 3. The nasal packaccording to claim 1, wherein said wedget further comprises vinylurethane coating or plastic substance or sleeve.
 4. The nasal packaccording to claim 1, wherein said wedget further comprises brand namelubricants or medications wherein said premedicated wedget is a meansfor effectively absorbing medications into the blood system.
 5. Aprocess of using the nasal pack according to claim 1, comprising thesteps of: Placing said second end of said wedget into a nasal cavity inwhich epistaxis is occurring, leaving said wedget in the nasal cavityfor a period of time; applying gentle pulling force to the bottom of thewedget from the nasal cavity.
 6. The process of using the nasal packaccording to claim 5, wherein said period of time is between fiveminutes and 20 minutes.
 7. The process of using the nasal pack accordingto claim 1, wherein said wedget is pre-lubricated or premedicated, usingsaid wedget as applicator, comprising the steps of: Swabbing said secondend of said wedget, wherein said wedget is prelubricated or premedicatedonto nasal wall.
 8. A process of using the nasal pack according to claim7, comprising the steps of: Swabbing prelubricated or medicated saidsecond end of said wedget onto nasal wall, for application of lubricantor medication onto nasal wall as needed.
 9. A nasal pack first use forcontrolling epistaxis and second use a separate nasal pack forMoisturizing or medicating the nasal wall, comprising of: A cylindricalabsorbent wedget dimensioned and configured to fit through a nostril,with said wedget having a first end and a rounded second end or dualrounded ends with said first end including a plastic or rubber coatingor sleeve that coats second end of wedget, Said second end isprelubricated or medicated as a second use for lubricating or medicatingnasal wall.
 10. The nasal pack according to claim 9 is a method ofcontrolling epistaxis wherein the improvement comprises the steps of: Adental roll having a wrapper of non woven fibers surrounding anabsorbent body of cullulosic fibers and wherein the wrapper isconstructed to have greater stretchability radially of the absorbentbody maintaining the body in compacted, dense condition, rounding one orboth ends and applying a plastic coating or plastic sleeve on one endfor the treatment of epistaxis.